-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
The House in Fata Morgana |OT| Obsession. Sadism. Avarice. Zealotry. Death.
- Thread starter Vazra
- Start date
I love everything about that scene, when I re-read that part and this happened I got goosebumps: https://i.imgur.com/rqhyL0I.jpg
I know I'm not having any fun, but I can't look away.
For me it was
The image of the white haired girl flipping over to the real image. I had kind of thought it was odd that you saw a lot of Michel during the dialogue, but not the girl when she was so prominent in the other stories. Plus that artwork in that shot is just so pretty http://i.imgur.com/ns82jmY.jpg
I'm really liking door 5 already, how it's
the same story, but now Giselle and Michel have so much more personality, they aren't just "characters" as it pointed out before. I didn't even notice that really at first, but now that you see the real them it's so obvious that door 4 was lacking some what. I kind of noticed something was off as I mentioned it felt pretty short, but geez, this writing is all so good.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
((((((This makes Door 6 such a gutpunch.
When I wrote my impressions of that chapter I felt like it was too much of a
fantasy compared to the real human tragedy of the previous doors.
Yea I'm thinking about it more now
fantasy is exactly the word that comes to mind. It's more of a fairy tale than a real story with the only time you see the white haired girl being this super idealized moment as she stands in the lone ray of sunlight.
I literally went
"That's it? She fell in love with him like that?" In my mind, I felt pretty rewarded after the door lol.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I couldn't put it in words when I was playing that part on why
it felt off but it also to do with the clues you get in the house that contradicts door 4.
Loving these impressions. My experience was more like Baliis'.
In my defense I was double-delirious since I was both sick and marathoning this game after getting hooked. I'm still pretty sure this game is real and all this actually happened in my living room.
"Wow finally a nice and magical fairy tale story and ending."
In my defense I was double-delirious since I was both sick and marathoning this game after getting hooked. I'm still pretty sure this game is real and all this actually happened in my living room.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Also if I'm being honest the tragedy of door 5 didn't hit me hard until I got (heavy spoilers)
But boy.
When it hits it hits hard.
Also I just finished (door 8)
. How much longer do I have to go?
the context from door 7.
But boy.
When it hits it hits hard.
Also I just finished (door 8)
Mell's story
Scrooge McDuck
Member
I'm starting the game's proper now. Thanks again to OniBaka for the giveaway!
Some story impressions from the Demo:
So onto Door 3! This is an era I adore, and I really like this music they're starting it with. I wonder in what way the story would crush my heart this time, haha
Some story impressions from the Demo:
Thankfully(?) all the talk about despair got my guard up so I was not blindsided by the tragedies. I kept expecting the worst case scenario and they're pretty much what happened.
As expected as the Door 1 story is, I hit me kinda hard because I could empathize with Nellie to some degree. That must have been rough.
The event in Door 2 really really sucks, but I have a glimmer of relief that there is no redemption for Yukimasa. There is really no come back for a character who commits all those atrocities with elation and the White-Haired Girl is a big dum dum. So in some way I'm glad it ended as it did. Sucks for all the victims, though. Dang.
As expected as the Door 1 story is, I hit me kinda hard because I could empathize with Nellie to some degree. That must have been rough.
The event in Door 2 really really sucks, but I have a glimmer of relief that there is no redemption for Yukimasa. There is really no come back for a character who commits all those atrocities with elation and the White-Haired Girl is a big dum dum. So in some way I'm glad it ended as it did. Sucks for all the victims, though. Dang.
So onto Door 3! This is an era I adore, and I really like this music they're starting it with. I wonder in what way the story would crush my heart this time, haha
I'm starting the game's proper now. Thanks again to OniBaka for the giveaway!
Some story impressions from the Demo:
Thankfully(?) all the talk about despair got my guard up so I was not blindsided by the tragedies. I kept expecting the worst case scenario and they're pretty much what happened.
As expected as the Door 1 story is, I hit me kinda hard because I could empathize with Nellie to some degree. That must have been rough.
The event in Door 2 really really sucks, but I have a glimmer of relief that there is no redemption for Yukimasa. There is really no come back for a character who commits all those atrocities with elation and the White-Haired Girl is a big dum dum. So in some way I'm glad it ended as it did. Sucks for all the victims, though. Dang.
So onto Door 3! This is an era I adore, and I really like this music they're starting it with. I wonder in what way the story would crush my heart this time, haha
To quote someone from a couple pages back
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I actually do think the first 2 doors are the weakest story-wise even when I was playing through it blind.
I think they were meant to set the tone, much like the first few chapters of Steins;Gate. You'll get a hint of what's to come, but it doesn't necessarily prepare you for it.
Scrooge McDuck
Member
I wouldn't say "weak" exactly, just... kinda predictable? Like if you're reading gothic fantasy, those are exactly the sort of stories you'd expect. I get emotional really easily, though, so they are still pretty rough for me. Thus this statement that they are actually the weakest fills me with dread and anticipation in equal parts.
(I'm stalling actually playing Door 3)
Brace yourself, sugar cup.
QuiteWhittle
Member
Door 3:
"The madam is having an affair"
This bitch. Now the fun starts.
Lmao, I love to hear what they responded with.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Oh, it's kinda different from that.
Steins;gate is more like "let's give you all this happiness now so we can crush you even more".
Yay, so many people playing! Hopefully those who finish it will spread the word more.
I have a soft spot for Door 1 like I said in the other thread, I really like the setting and I think the setup is definitely intriguing. The Climax is also a genuine 10/10.
I even prefer it to Door 3 for some things.
I pretty much went blind and I wasn't even hyped, so it was a pretty weird experience lol.
I have a soft spot for Door 1 like I said in the other thread, I really like the setting and I think the setup is definitely intriguing. The Climax is also a genuine 10/10.
There is also a crazy amount of foreshadowing if you ever re-read it.
I pretty much went blind and I wasn't even hyped, so it was a pretty weird experience lol.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Oh, it's more like I can never get into that sort of prose.
D E A R E S T M E L L
D E A R E S T M E L L
The only game that gave me PTSD. Well, pretty close to it.
Yeah I also immediately
saw the backlog changes happen and, having quickly realized it was intentional, was REALLY into the idea of a backlog function getting messed with like that; it's a really rad concept.
QuiteWhittle
Member
Door 4
I love coming here to post something and seeing people discuss the exact thing I was just about to post about. I caught the added backlog text immediately after I started too since I love to read and reread lines, though at first I thought I might've inadvertently skipped something. Pretty cool.
Curious to find out why everything's changed from the first version of these events that I saw from the mirror. "To rewrite the woman you loved", hmm. And the backlog dialogue is no longer censored after The Maid starts telling the story...actually scratch that, spoke too soon.
Funyarinpa
Member
A question for people who finished the game:
When did we get Morgana's backstory?
I could've sworn that it was Door 5 but I'm not sure. I mean the scene where we learn about the saint being drained of her blood.
I could've sworn that it was Door 5 but I'm not sure. I mean the scene where we learn about the saint being drained of her blood.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
super-famicom
Member
Bought the game after having it on my Steam wishlist for months. 40 minutes into the First Door, and no big plot twists or anything crazy yet, but I'm already sucked into this. Both looking forward to and dreading what I will witness next.
I've been waiting until I finish to sit and listen to the full OST again, but so far what I've heard in game is amazing. Some of the piano songs I've just stopped and listened to for a while.
Giselle hands down.
Think you'll love it more after you found the lyrics translation that's available in the game.
Quote
Member
I've been keeping an eye on the price of this game and just pulled the trigger. I'm only about 20-30 minutes in but the sound track is goooooooood. I like the song with the kids singing because it reminds me of Pascal's Village from Nier.
I've never been able to make it through a visual novel, but the atmosphere seems right up my ally and i'm ready for all kinds of dread and sadness.
I've never been able to make it through a visual novel, but the atmosphere seems right up my ally and i'm ready for all kinds of dread and sadness.
Scrooge McDuck
Member
Iron Pig Manor
The intermission between the doors is getting pretty involved, isn't it?
Tragic as it may be, it was hard to sympathize with the two lovebirds due to the utter stupidity they both display. Obviously more so with Jacopo because he's the one who abuses power to protect his fragile ego, but the White-Haired Girl's cuckoo "naive purity" thing is also starting to get tiring the third time around. Hopefully there'd be some kind of a pay-off to that.
All in all, I unfortunately found it the weakest of the doors so far. The whole miscommunication angle - orchestrated by a cackling villain, even - reminds me too much of soap operas in the wrong way.
All in all, I unfortunately found it the weakest of the doors so far. The whole miscommunication angle - orchestrated by a cackling villain, even - reminds me too much of soap operas in the wrong way.
The intermission between the doors is getting pretty involved, isn't it?
I like that it seems there are other active hands on the "current" manor than just the Maid and find it all very intriguing.
InternHertz
Member
Well I bought the game, Deluxe edition (didn't think it was 68 tracks on 4 CDs, I was surprised to see so much).
Very curious if it'll approach my favorites or not. Not sure when I'll be able to really read it though, so it's going to be on the long haul.
Very curious if it'll approach my favorites or not. Not sure when I'll be able to really read it though, so it's going to be on the long haul.
Yep, It's nice to see a new wind of people playing the game. Totally deserves it.
It's quality will ensure subsequent winds.
MangaGamer shouldn't rush to discount yet, a gradual decline in price suffice.
It's "Everybody's Crying".
Funyarinpa
Member
Giselle.
Looking for the name of that song was literally the first thing I did after finishing the game.
Overall favorite is probably still Hex.
QuiteWhittle
Member
Door 4
One particular thing I noticed about this chapter is the absence of a third wheel the Master of the house also cares about, in addition to the White-haired girl. No Nellie/Pauline/Maria. Coincidence or does it play into this chapter being complete bullshit?
Lumination
'enry 'ollins
I like that there isn't a universal liked/disliked door. I actually really enjoyed that one because
the twist was in the middle rather than at the end. And the music was stellar. I think Jacopo's character is one that you might see quite a bit in real life, but yeah agreed on the white-haired girl.
trailmix16
Member
going to subscribe here for later. just finished up the 2nd door. i really love the way narration is done in this. definitely a great example of an unreliable narrator haha.
for what its worth, I do find people naming doors other than 1-4 pretty spoilery. obviously im not far at all. looking forward to playing more ;_;
for what its worth, I do find people naming doors other than 1-4 pretty spoilery. obviously im not far at all. looking forward to playing more ;_;
Just started this myself, thought this would be a good time thanks to the raffle. Lots of action (relatively speaking) in this thread.
I'm certain I'm not the first to mention this, but the intro song is giving me very strong Nier vibes. Loving this and the one that plays in the main menu, good start OST-wise.
I'm certain I'm not the first to mention this, but the intro song is giving me very strong Nier vibes. Loving this and the one that plays in the main menu, good start OST-wise.